Sarah Applegate
College admissions consultant in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States |
| Credentials | IECA member |
| Practice | Get Write Into College Consulting, LLC |
Sarah Applegate is a college admissions consultant in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She runs Get Write Into College Consulting and helps students and parents find a college that fits socially, academically, and financially. She starts with families as early as spring of 8th grade and as late as the summer before senior year. She also coaches students on main and supplemental college essays. Sarah is an IECA member with a teaching background.
What Sarah helps with
Sarah helps students find a college that fits them socially, academically, and financially. She also guides them through the application process and essay writing.
- Finding a college that fits socially, academically, and financially
- Writing the main college essay
- Writing supplemental essays
- Planning activities in middle and early high school
- Sharing achievements with colleges in senior year
- Keeping a student's own voice in essays
Who Sarah works with
Sarah works with students and their parents. Families can start as early as the spring of 8th grade. Others join as late as the summer before senior year. She works with students who are not naturally strong writers as well as those who want to make their essays stand out.
How Sarah works
Sarah guides families through three stages. In Gearing Up, during late middle school and early high school, students try activities and dream big. In Living It Out, as high school goes on, students study what they love, make connections, and take on more responsibility. In Broadcasting It Live, during senior year, students share their achievements with colleges and find the right fit. In essay work, she keeps the writing in the student's own voice while pushing them to improve.
Background and qualifications
Sarah Applegate is the founder of Get Write Into College Consulting, LLC, an independent practice based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. She is a member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association. She has a teaching background. She grew up in Alaska and chose a college far from home. She wanted a Nordic ski team and a strong study abroad program. That search gave her a personal view of how students choose a school.
Sarah Applegate pricing
Programs and services
- Essay coaching for main and supplemental essays
- Multi-year admissions guidance starting in 8th grade
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The CoachVouch take
Sarah pairs a teaching background with essay coaching that keeps the student's own voice.
Best for families who want to start early and need help with college essays and finding the right fit.
Common questions
How much does Sarah Applegate charge?
Coaching with Sarah runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Sarah from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sarah Applegate help with?
Sarah Applegate helps with finding a college that fits socially, academically, and financially, writing the main college essay, writing supplemental essays and planning activities in middle and early high school.
Is Sarah Applegate certified?
Sarah Applegate lists: IECA member.
When can families start working with Sarah Applegate?
Families can start as early as the spring of 8th grade. They can also begin as late as the summer before senior year.
Does Sarah help with supplemental essays?
Yes. She works with students on both the main college essay and supplemental essays.
How do I contact Sarah Applegate?
Send Sarah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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